Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva
Chapter 874 - 57 Swordsmanship Rating Under the Bright Sunshine_2

Previously, I didn't indulge in such fun because there was always a burden in my heart, feeling that entertainment was a waste of time, coupled with the anxiety of needing to do the right thing. Yet, what exactly needed to be done was not so certain, thus leading to constant internal conflicts and indecisiveness.

Once the goal became clear in my heart, everything become clearer, and I could boldly relax, because I now knew where to go and what to do. The relaxation now was to improve my mood and physical condition, preparing for what's ahead.

The next day, Tilan and three other Songstresses attended class together, and during a lunch gathering, Tilan talked about how things were handled at the hotel.

"I hope Yianqing doesn't blame her too much, she just provided information, and Framing was the mastermind behind the incident."

After hearing Tilan's description, Shui Yianqing shook her head.

"I don't blame her, especially after hearing about the Star Domain she comes from." She had been discovered by Doctor Newman years ago on an abandoned planet not far from the Ten Vertical Star Domains.

"Since Tilan said so, I will tell everyone not to bother her." Shui Yianqing indicated she would pass on the message to restrain her followers.

"Let's leave it at that, I don't want to inquire any further." For Shui Yianqing, pursuing revenge would only involve innocent people and was not much of an achievement; it was rather torturing herself by being caught up in this matter.

"My mood was unstable the other day, and it became a joke among everyone."

After this incident, Shui Yianqing was more open in front of the others, probably because she had let go, and she would occasionally joke about her own shortcomings.

"Seeing her like this, I'm not quite used to it." After school, Ores continued the conversation with Tilan on their way home.

"Isn't it nice to be harmonious?" Tilan said with a laugh.

"It's not that it's bad, just feels a bit boring." Ores thought for a moment.

"A bit petty-minded and sharp-tongued, Shui Yianqing indeed was more interesting."

"Ores calling someone petty-minded." Hearing this, Tilan couldn't help but smirk.

"Okay, I won't talk about her like that anymore."

"In the coming week, there's a task at school to complete, would Tilan like to join me?" Ores extended the invitation again.

"No, I can't." Tilan decisively answered, which surprised Ores.

"What is it, are you afraid I'll drag you down?" Ores couldn't understand why Tilan was so straightforward in her refusal.

"No, I just want to try working on it alone; doing so will allow me more freedom and relaxation." This time, Tilan did not accommodate Ores and spoke her mind forthrightly.

Seeing Tilan so determined and in high spirits, though Ores didn't fully understand where it would be more free and relaxing, she still believed that Tilan didn't dislike her.

After a good night's sleep and finishing a day's study, the next day was the weekend, and Tilan had time to select tasks to complete independently.

First, there's the swordsmanship grading, as well as grading tasks for her various abilities. These tasks are issued to reward students who make progress in their fields.

After applying for the tasks, Tilan received a notice in the afternoon, asking her to go to the 5th district at the center of Academy City, where a master of swordsmanship would assess her abilities.

"District 5."

Tilan thought about it; that school within the city was mid-range, and the streets and communities, unlike those in district 1 with various big brands, had a lower cost of living and a more lively atmosphere. Some classmates mentioned that they sometimes went there to eat barbecue, sitting by the square in an open-air restaurant, feeling particularly relaxed and comfortable.

Throwing her hair into a fresh ponytail, Tilan changed into a white fitted T-shirt and a pleated miniskirt for easy movement. Looking in the mirror, she also picked out a short coat to throw on, then paired it with a baseball cap and tea-colored sunglasses. The overall style was very youthful and spirited, completely unrecognizable as her usual self, since the temperament and style of clothing were vastly different from before.

Although trying a new style brightened the mood of the young girl, this was her first time wearing such a short skirt, and she felt a cool unfamiliarity. After some thought, she added a black safety pants liner for ease of movement, and that made her feel much more secure.

Carrying a White Kite, Tilan held it in her arms and then boarded a Hover Car heading to the center's 5th district.

Minutes later, Tilan got off the car and looked around. The area was quite spacious, with tall buildings spaced far apart, often separated by hundreds of meters of open space, merely enclosed by low railings to prevent vehicles from crashing through.

Easily hopping over the railing, there were many students in these open spaces, some playing ball, some hosting activities, and occasionally one could see young people setting up projection devices for Card battles.

No wonder classmates said this place had more of a lively atmosphere; it indeed had quite a few people.

Tilan turned a street corner and arrived at an open space with excellent views and scenery, where temporary barrier generators were set up around, and inside, a few students were battling each other with swords and knives, with onlookers periodically cheering them on.

"Bamboo Sound Sword Technique·Green Wind Cleave!"

One student in the arena shouted, and then his Longsword moved like a phantom, drawing emerald traces in the air, scattered as if they were bamboo leaves in ancient paintings, instantly appearing and quickly disappearing.

The dense clash of swords rang out in the arena, and the other two students couldn't withstand the burst of green sword traces, sparks flying off their clothes, their faces turning pale before they exited the arena.